Private Tour of Communist Era Budapest by 4WD
Take an all-encompassing and unique roundtrip of communist Budapest and get to know Hungary's amazing capital city from a completely different angle! This one-day private tour includes over 20 stops with hidden gems of Hungary's communist past, as well as important venues of the 1956 revolution against communist rule, where no other tour operator is likely to take you.
Beyond the regular communist round of the inner city, you'll explore lesser-known yet fascinating architectural gems of the era and then venture to the suburbs where communism truly thrived. Tour the communist housing estates, and explore the Csepel Iron and Metal Works, a crucial communist industrial stronghold.
The tour culminates at Memento Park, an open-air museum preserving Budapest's iconic communist statues, offering a powerful reflection on Hungary's turbulent past. This dynamic experience can be tailored to the weather, ensuring an immersive journey through Hungary's communist legacy, no matter the conditions.
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Private Tour of Communist Era Budapest by 4WD
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What's included in Private Tour of Communist Era Budapest by 4WD
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Szabadsag ter
We will start our journey on beautiful Szabadság Square in downtown Budapest. At the Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation, I will give you a short overview of the history of Hungary and the events that led to the Communists assuming power here. At the memorial of the Soviet liberation of Hungary in World War II from Nazi German occupation, I will briefly tell you about the beginning of the communist era in Hungary and the Stalinist dictatorship of the late '40s and early '50s that marked one of the darkest eras of Hungarian history. From here, we will go to a nearby square which has some of the few remaining examples of Socialist Realism, also called Stalin Baroque - a huge residential complex which has some interesting reliefs in its inner courtyard - and even a statue of a bear riding a scooter (!)
House of Terror MuseumPass-by Only
We'll pause at the House of Terror Museum, located at 60 Andrássy Avenue. This iconic building was once the headquarters of the fascist Arrow Cross Party during World War II and later the central office of the communist secret police (ÁVH). While we won't enter this time, the building itself symbolizes the dark periods of 20th-century Hungarian history under totalitarian regimes. Travelers interested in a deeper exploration can visit the museum independently later.
Bem Jozsef Memorial
Our next stop will be Bem Square on the Buda side, where the Hungarian revolution of 1956 started. Here, I will tell you about the history of the revolution and the significance of this square in the protests, which then spread out from here all across the city.
Inclusions
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Admission Memento Park - Adult: 3000 HUF, Student: 1800 HUF, Child under 14: 1200 HUF, Under 6: N/A
- Admission Retro Museum - WEEKENDs: 6.500 HUF, WEEKDAYS: ADULT: 5.500 HUF, DISCOUNT: 4.500 HUF
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
I will pick you up at your hotel or where you'd like in Budapest at the agreed departure time.
